Better Dads. Better World.
Grown Up Dad is a nonprofit organization which seeks to evolve the role of fatherhood. Through our documentary series, we empower dads to engage with their children, revel in the joys of parenthood and equip families with tips & tools to be more fulfilled.
At Grown Up Dad, we advocate for all parents.
What is the Mission of Grown Up Dad?
Grown Up Dad explores the evolving role of today’s fathers and what defines a good dad. By identifying outdated norms in society, Grown Up Dad intends to empower all parents and inspire change.
What is the Public Television Show?
Grown Up Dad’s first episode, a 30-minute pilot, was released in June 2024 and has been broadcast on public television stations across the United States over 300 times. It is available for streaming on PBS Passport.
Are you creating more?
Yes, four additional episodes are in various stages of the production process and will address family structures, mental health, screen time and social media. They will be released in 2025.
Our PBS representatives have requested as many episodes as we’re able to produce, so Grown Up Dad will continue with additional seasons as long as we’re able to find partners to help bring additional episodes to fruition.
What Would A Partnership Look Like?
Example of underwriting spots on a PBS broadcast
Partnering with Grown Up Dad offers an opportunity to align your brand with a movement that’s redefining fatherhood. In addition to a spot on PBS broadcasts, your partnership may include branded sponsorships on our YouTube series, logo placement on materials, and features across our digital platforms. We tailor each partnership to meet the needs of both organizations, ensuring your brand’s values are reflected in the collaboration.
Beyond visibility, we offer co-branded workshops, speaking engagements, private screenings, Q&A’s, or content contributions to further engage your audience.
Whether you're focused on parental leave policies, mental health, or work-life balance, we can create initiatives that amplify your voice while making a tangible impact on families. Together, we can empower parents and drive meaningful cultural change.
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Theory of Change
Grown Up Dad is committed to transforming societal perceptions of fatherhood and parenting in the United States.
Our central thesis is simple yet profound: involved fathers lead to healthier, happier children, and more fulfilled parents, both at home and in the workplace. This, in turn, has far-reaching benefits for society at large.
Our primary audience includes parents of children still at home, with a focus on reaching influential managers, policymakers, and supportive community networks. By targeting these groups, we aim to create a unified understanding and language around involved parenting, facilitating the development of policies and cultures that encourage active fatherhood.
Our ultimate goal is to ignite a cultural shift, paving the way for a world where the roles and responsibilities of fatherhood are reimagined for the betterment of future generations.
Grown Up Dad is important because it's more than a TV show; it shares tips and tools to help all parents have conversations about family life. We intend for the nonprofit to advocate for lowering the cost of childcare, create worker flexibility, improve parental benefits, reform fatherhood tropes in mass media and build more equitable partnerships at home.
How You Can Partner with Grown Up Dad
Underwriting
Organizations and foundations who want to be associated with the mission of Grown Up Dad in each episode on Public TV.
Donate
Individuals and organizations can make tax-deductible donations directly to Grown Up Dad, Inc., a registered 501(c)3 organization.
Introductions
Grown Up Dad is seeking introductions to decision-makers at organizations who may align with our mission and values.